Abstract: The disclosure describes a method and system for luggage management involving electronically acquiring an originating International Air Transport Association (IATA) bag tag number from a luggage item's bag tag associated with an originating travel carrier. The method recycles the IATA bag tag number that would otherwise be discarded as a unique identifier to query a database for an expanded or universal baggage source message (UBSM) that enumerates a passenger's travel path or itinerary to off-airport locations. The method and system accommodate various modes of travel and lodging entities and provide capabilities to track the location of passenger's luggage, transport the luggage to specific locations enumerated in the travel itinerary of the passenger such as a hotel room or cruise ship cabin, and update the UBSM of the current status and location of the luggage in off-airport locations.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for pseudo-identifier to license plate number link repair, the method including: generating a security luggage item manifest listing a checked-in luggage items terminating or transferring at a border crossing airport, each of checked-in luggage items including a scannable bag tag, and the security luggage item manifest including a first unique baggage identifier for the scannable bag tags; determining whether a secure database is missing a link between the first unique baggage identifier for a respective checked-in luggage item and a second unique baggage identifier assigned by a baggage handling system to retrieve a security screening image (SSI) of the checked-in luggage item; based on determining that the link is missing, extrapolating the first unique baggage identifier for the luggage item based on the second unique baggage identifier; retrieving the SSI linked to the extrapolated first unique baggage identifier of the respective checked-in luggage item; converting the ext

Abstract: The disclosure includes a method and system for checking in baggage of a passenger. The method includes receiving a passenger name record (PNR) number of a confirmed itinerary for a flight on an airline carrier. The passenger's luggage items can be picked up from the passenger's location and transported to another location such as a processing or storage location for the luggage item. A simulated baggage source message (SBSM) compatible with International Air Transport Association B-Type messages can be generated using information from itinerary so that the passenger's luggage items can be checked in outside or inside of a regulated check-in window. The PNR number can be a temporary unique identifier for use in the SBSM.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for security screening integration for multiple modes of travel, the method including: obtaining, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, the BSM comprising travel data of a first mode of travel of the luggage item on an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; based on an identification of the second mode of travel and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of travel, triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process comprising accessing and

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for creating a luggage manifest.

Abstract: Various methods, computer systems, and machine learning models for luggage tracking and recovery are disclosed. The methods and computer systems may include matching first travel information including a passenger name and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number for a luggage item of a passenger in a flight manifest with second travel information from a created B-Type message that includes a reference indicator representative of a non-routine routed luggage item. The methods and computer systems may include generating an anomalous luggage item manifest record for the non-routine routed luggage item associated with the flight manifest; retrieving third travel information of the non-routine routed luggage item generated by a baggage handling system prior to or after the created B-Type message; and locating the non-routine routed the luggage item. Thereafter, the luggage item may be routed to its intended destination.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for creating a luggage manifest using a b-type message and a passenger name record number, the method including: a) identifying, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, wherein the BSM includes an airport code associated with an airport and travel data of a first mode of travel carrier of the luggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, wherein the second mode of travel is local to the airport code; c) based on a match being found in b), extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a luggage item manifest record for the lugg

Abstract: Provided is a system and method of operating an airport security screening assistant using a flight manifest, the method including: obtaining, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, the BSM including travel data of a first mode of travel of the luggage item on an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the received BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, triggering, within at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process including accessing and assembling security screening image and related data captured during a first mode of travel security screen usi

Abstract: Various methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for handling luggage are disclosed. These methods, systems, and media may include obtaining, by at least one processor, a first baggage information message associated with an arrival of a checked luggage item of a passenger in a manifest, and extracting from the first baggage information message an IATA license plate number and the PNR number. Disclosed methods, systems, and media may further include retrieving a personal identifiable information in a PNR database in communication with a computer system associated with the air carrier using the extracted PNR number; and obtaining a second baggage information message created by a baggage handling system that includes the IATA license plate number and a primary identifier (ID) that links to a security screening image (SSI) of the checked luggage item.

Abstract: The invention presents a method for luggage handling processes for passengers on return travel. The process includes acquiring, by an acquiring device, an originating bag tag identifier (O-BTI) or International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate associated with a bag tag affixed to a luggage item of the passenger. This O-BIT is used to create a digital BTI data record linked to the travel carrier. The method includes printing, by a printing device, a return leg travel IATA-formatted bag tag for a return flight linked to the originating printed bag tag. Additionally, the method may remotely check in the passenger for the return flight by accessing a B-type message using the digital BTI data record, the B-type message containing a passenger name record (PNR) number.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for security screening integration for multiple modes of travel, the method including: obtaining, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, the BSM comprising travel data of a first mode of travel of the luggage item on an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the BSM with a passenger name in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; based on an identification of the second mode of travel and matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the manifest for the second mode of travel, triggering, by at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process comprising accessing and

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for creating a luggage manifest using a b-type message and a passenger name record number, the method including: a) identifying, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, wherein the BSM includes an airport code associated with an airport and travel data of a first mode of travel carrier of the luggage item; b) matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name record (PNR) number of the passenger included in the BSM with a PNR number in a manifest for a second mode of travel different from the first mode of travel, wherein the second mode of travel is local to the airport code; c) based on a match being found in b), extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; and d) creating, by at least one of the at least one processor, a luggage item manifest record for the lugg

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for creating a luggage manifest.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for passenger matching and baggage release, the method including: generating a manifest listing passengers, wherein the manifest includes a passenger manifest data record having manifest data fields for each passenger listed therein; monitoring at least one computer system associated with a security authority, wherein the security authority processes the plurality of passengers for border crossing at a border crossing airport; detecting a clearance processing event of a passenger record of a respective passenger among the passengers created by the at least one computer system associated with the security authority, by matching the passenger record with a respective passenger manifest data record; and based on detecting the clearance processing event, communicating a baggage release message to a baggage scanning system of an identified airline, a computing device of a baggage handler or a baggage handling system, wherein the baggage release message is configured to cause a held

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for security data file sharing, the method including: obtaining passenger data including a passenger name record (PNR) locator linked to a passenger, a passenger name of the passenger, and a unique baggage identifier for a checked-in luggage item of the passenger; retrieving a security screening image (SSI) representative of contents of the checked-in luggage item; converting the SSI and at least a portion of the passenger data into SSI file sharing data for a security screening tool; transmitting the SSI file sharing data to a secure system associated with a border crossing airport to be used by a second security authority to perform a security screening process on the checked-in luggage item; receiving a first screening message associated with a result; and causing the result to be displayed, wherein the result is one of: a first result representative of cleared security screening; or a second result representative of failed security screening, wherein one or more of the pass

Abstract: Provided is a system and method of operating an airport security screening assistant using a flight manifest, the method including: obtaining, by at least one of at least one processor, a baggage source message (BSM) associated with an arrival of a luggage item of a passenger, the BSM including travel data of a first mode of travel of the luggage item on an air carrier; matching, by at least one of the at least one processor, a passenger name of the passenger in the received BSM with a passenger name in a flight manifest; extracting, by at least one of the at least one processor, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number from the BSM; based on matching the passenger name in the BSM with the passenger name in the flight manifest, triggering, within at least one of the at least one processor, a security screening integration assistant (SSIA) process including accessing and assembling security screening image and related data captured during a first mode of travel security screen usi

Abstract: Various methods, computer systems, and machine learning models for luggage tracking and recovery are disclosed. The methods and computer systems may include matching first travel information including a passenger name and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) license plate number for a luggage item of a passenger in a flight manifest with second travel information from a created B-Type message that includes a reference indicator representative of a non-routine routed luggage item. The methods and computer systems may include generating an anomalous luggage item manifest record for the non-routine routed luggage item associated with the flight manifest; retrieving third travel information of the non-routine routed luggage item generated by a baggage handling system prior to or after the created B-Type message; and locating the non-routine routed the luggage item. Thereafter, the luggage item may be routed to its intended destination.

Abstract: Various methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for handling luggage are disclosed. These methods, systems, and media may include obtaining, by at least one processor, a first baggage information message associated with an arrival of a checked luggage item of a passenger in a manifest, and extracting from the first baggage information message an IATA license plate number and the PNR number. Disclosed methods, systems, and media may further include retrieving a personal identifiable information in a PNR database in communication with a computer system associated with the air carrier using the extracted PNR number; and obtaining a second baggage information message created by a baggage handling system that includes the IATA license plate number and a primary identifier (ID) that links to a security screening image (SSI) of the checked luggage item.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for passenger to luggage item linking for delayed or lost luggage, the method including: capturing a picture of a checked-in luggage item; generating a checked-in luggage item link by linking a first unique baggage identifier to at least one of the picture of the checked-in luggage item, a second unique baggage identifier, a passenger name, a universal passenger identifier, and a security screening image (SSI) of contents within the luggage item; generating a first database comprising the checked-in luggage item link for the checked-in luggage items; based on receiving a message identifying a checked-in luggage item as a lost or delayed luggage item, retrieving a picture of the lost or delayed luggage item based on the checked-in luggage item link associated with the lost or delayed luggage item and data in the message; locating the lost or delayed luggage item based on a machine learning algorithm configured to process at least one of IATA data messages or the picture of the l

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for fraud prevention using security screening images, the method including: linking a first unique baggage identifier to at least one of a second unique baggage identifier and a security screening image (SSI) of contents within a luggage item; based on receiving a message comprising a list of contents missing from the luggage item, retrieving the SSI of the contents; generating a list of contents in the SSI using a machine learning algorithm; comparing the list of contents missing from the luggage item with the list of contents in the SSI; based on identifying a match between at least one item on the list of contents missing from the luggage item and at least one item on the list of contents in the SSI, verifying a missing contents claim; and communicating a verification message.